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Salarius Pharmaceuticals

NASDAQ: DCOY

Houston, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation

Decoy Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing Designable Multi-Antivirals (D-MAVs), peptide conjugate antivirals built on its AI-enabled IMP³ACT platform to target viral mechanisms shared across multiple viruses. Its lead programs are self-administered, nasally inhaled fusion inhibitors for respiratory viruses, including a pan-coronavirus drug for immunocompromised patients and a combined flu/COVID/RSV "tripledemic" antiviral.

Founders & leadership

Salarius Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2014 by Christoph Westphal.

CW
Christoph WestphalFounder
MR
Mark RosenbluminExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
DA
David ArthurinChief Executive Officer, President

Board

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Stephen KrausBoard director
AC
Arnold C. HanishBoard director
JLJonathan Lieber
Jonathan LieberBoard director
WMWilliam McVicar
William McVicarChairman of Board
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Bruce McCreedyBoard director
PLPaul Lammers
Paul LammersBoard director
TBTess Burleson
Tess BurlesonBoard director
PB
Peter Barton HuttBoard director
DB
David BearssBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$25.6M disclosed across 6 of 7 rounds · 2013–2024

$10MofferedDec 2024 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Arnold C. HanishDirector
  • Jonathan LieberDirector
  • Mark J. RosenblumExecutive Officer
  • William McVicarDirector
  • Bruce J. McCreedyDirector
  • Paul LammersDirector
  • Tess BurlesonDirector
  • David ArthurDirector, Executive Officer
Offering amount
$10M
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$6MraisedMay 2023 · 1 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David ArthurExecutive Officer, Director
  • Paul LammersDirector
  • Mark RosenblumExecutive Officer
  • William K. McVicarDirector
  • Arnold C. HanishDirector
  • Bruce J. McCreedyDirector
  • Tess BurlesonDirector
  • Jonathan LieberDirector
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$6M
Sales commissions
$545K
Placement agents
H. C. Wainwright & Co., LLC
First sale
May 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$2.3MraisedMay 2022 · 4 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Paul LammersDirector
  • Jonathan LieberDirector
  • Mark J. RosenblumExecutive Officer
  • William K. McVicarDirector
  • Bruce McCreedyDirector
  • David J. ArthurExecutive Officer, Director
  • Arnold C. HanishDirector
  • Tess BurlesonDirector
Offering amount
$2.3M
Amount sold
$2.3M
Sales commissions
$186.8K
Placement agents
Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc.
First sale
Apr 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$108.3KraisedNov 2016 · 8 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sunil SharmaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • David J. ArthurExecutive Officer
  • Jonathan NorthrupExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • David BearssExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$108.3K
Amount sold
$108.3K
First sale
Mar 2013
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$131.5KraisedNov 2016 · 7 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sunil SharmaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Jonathan NorthrupExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • David BearssExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • David J. ArthurExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$131.5K
Amount sold
$131.5K
First sale
Mar 2014
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$775KraisedApr 2016 · 3 investors · Pharmaceuticals
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David BearssDirector, Promoter
  • Sunil SharmaDirector, Promoter
  • David ArthurExecutive Officer
  • Jonathan NorthrupDirector, Promoter
Offering amount
$2.7M
Amount sold
$775K
First sale
Apr 2015
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$16.2MraisedAug 2014 · 20 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Peter Barton HuttDirector
  • Stephen KrausDirector
  • Christoph WestphalExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$22M
Amount sold
$16.2M
First sale
Jul 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Salarius Pharmaceuticals do?
Decoy Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing Designable Multi-Antivirals (D-MAVs), peptide conjugate antivirals built on its AI-enabled IMP³ACT platform to target viral mechanisms shared across multiple viruses. Its lead programs are self-administered, nasally inhaled fusion inhibitors for respiratory viruses, including a pan-coronavirus drug for immunocompromised patients and a combined flu/COVID/RSV "tripledemic" antiviral.
Who founded Salarius Pharmaceuticals?
Salarius Pharmaceuticals was founded by Christoph Westphal in 2014.
How much funding has Salarius Pharmaceuticals raised?
Salarius Pharmaceuticals has disclosed $25.6M raised across 6 of its 7 known rounds.
Where is Salarius Pharmaceuticals headquartered?
Salarius Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in Houston, US.